Hoffbauer-stiftung

What Hoffbauer-stiftung does

Hoffbauer-Stiftung is a 125-year-old ecclesiastical foundation (kirchliche Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts) headquartered on Hermannswerder island in Potsdam, Germany, operating under the Evangelical Church Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz (EKBO). It functions as a nonprofit multi-service social, educational, and healthcare provider, organized through wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Hoffbauer gGmbH runs the education portfolio (19 Kitas, 6 Protestant Grundschulen, 4 Gymnasien/Gesamtschulen, and vocational schools including BSH Potsdam, Elisabeth-Schulen Berlin, and Gesundheitscampus Potsdam), while Ernst von Bergmann Care gGmbH operates the elderly-care portfolio (stationary Seniorenpflege, assisted living, day care, senior shared living, and ambulatory care across Potsdam, Schwielowsee, Forst, and Cottbus). Counseling services (Hospiz- und Palliativberatungsdienst, TelefonSeelsorge, Kinder- und Jugendtelefon), youth welfare, and refugee housing (Wohnungsverbund Nuthetal) complete the service spectrum.

The foundation's revenue model is a regulated mix of state subsidies for staatlich anerkannte Ersatzschulen, SGB XI long-term care insurance reimbursements, parent fees for childcare and schooling, vocational training fees, youth welfare office funding (Jugendämter), and donations processed via KD-Bank eG. It serves three primary end-user segments — families with young children, K-12 and vocational students, and elderly/care-dependent individuals — plus secondary segments including individuals in grief or crisis and refugees in housing. Distribution is direct through owned facilities; there are no intermediary sales channels. Technology is operational rather than strategic: Matomo for self-hosted web analytics, BITE for applicant management, Newsletter2Go for email, and Cookiebot for consent — no proprietary platform underpins delivery.

Go-to-market relies on community engagement, church-network referrals, school open days, and regional events such as the Hoffbauer Gala at Nikolaisaal Potsdam. The foundation employs approximately 1,300 staff across 60+ facilities concentrated in Brandenburg with one vocational presence in Berlin. Strategic emphasis in 2026 is on leadership renewal, geographic consolidation of the Lausitz care network, and brand reinforcement tied to the 125th anniversary.

Name

Hoffbauer-stiftung

Legal name

Hoffbauer-Stiftung

Website

https://hoffbauer-stiftung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hoffbauer-Stiftung is a 125-year-old Evangelical church foundation in Potsdam, Germany, operating 60+ facilities across Brandenburg via subsidiaries — Hoffbauer gGmbH (19 Kitas, schools, vocational schools) and Ernst von Bergmann Care gGmbH (elderly care, hospice, ambulatory services) — serving families, students, and elderly individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Educational Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Early childhood education
• Elderly care services
• Vocational training
• Pastoral counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Potsdam

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Education Services: The foundation operates Kitas (19), primary schools (6), gymnasiums/comprehensive schools (4), and vocational schools (Berufliche Schulen Hermannswerder, Elisabeth-Schulen Berlin, Gesundheitscampus Potsdam). Revenue is derived from a mix of government subsidies for recognized替代 schools (Ersatzschulen), parent fees for childcare and schooling, and training fees for vocational programs.
2. Elderly Care Services: Senior care homes (Seniorenpflege), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), senior shared living (Senioren-Wohngemeinschaften), day care (Tagespflege), and ambulatory care services (Ambulanter Pflegedienst) across Potsdam, Schwielowsee, Forst, and Cottbus. Revenue comes from social insurance (SGB XI), long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen), and private pay fees.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation collects donations via its website (KD-Bank eG account: IBAN DE74 3506 0190 0000 0056 57) and accepts bequests. As a church foundation (Werk der EKBO), it also receives support from the Evangelical Church.
4. Youth Welfare and Social Services: Youth welfare services (Jugendhilfe) including the Jugendhaus Oase, Internat (boarding), Familienbegleitung, and housing for refugees (Wohnungsverbund Nuthetal). Partially publicly funded through youth welfare offices (Jugendämter).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hoffbauer-Stiftung operates as an ecclesiastical foundation delivering social, educational, and healthcare services across Brandenburg, Germany. It runs 19 Kindergartens (Kitas), 6 Protestant elementary schools, 4 secondary schools (Gymnasien/Gesamtschulen), vocational schools, senior care facilities (stationary and ambulatory), hospice and palliative counseling, telephone crisis counseling, youth welfare services, and refugee housing. Services are delivered directly through owned and operated facilities by approximately 1,300 employees.

Product overview

Hoffbauer-Stiftung is a church foundation operating a comprehensive network of educational and care services across Brandenburg, Germany. The organization functions as a multi-service provider with two main operational arms: Hoffbauer gGmbH managing educational institutions (19 Kitas, 6 elementary schools, 4 secondary schools/gymnasiums, vocational schools, and youth services), and Ernst von Bergmann Care gGmbH providing senior care services (stationary care, ambulatory care, day care, assisted living). The foundation also operates counseling services including hospice/palliative care, telephone counseling, and refugee housing. Services span the full life cycle from early childhood education through elderly care, united by Protestant Christian values. The organization employs approximately 1,300 staff across over 60 facilities, with the main campus on Hermannswerder island in Potsdam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kitas (Kindertagesstätten) Early childhood education and daycare services for children from infancy through school entry age, delivered across 19 Kitas in Brandenburg, including Betriebs-Kitas, integrative Kitas, and Campus-Kitas.
• Evangelische Grundschulen Six Protestant elementary schools offering state-recognized primary education in Babelsberg, Bernau, Kleinmachnow, Potsdam, Mahlow, and Werder.
• Evangelische Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen Four secondary schools including Evangelisches Gymnasium Hermannswerder, Evangelische Gesamtschule Kleinmachnow, Evangelisches Gymnasium Kleinmachnow, and Evangelische Gesamtschule Werder, offering education from secondary level through Abitur.
• Berufliche Schulen Hermannswerder (BSH) Vocational school offering training for educators (Erzieher*in), therapeutic educators (Heilpädagog*in), social assistants (Sozialassistent*in), and healthcare professions in Potsdam.
• Pflegeeinrichtungen (Care Facilities) Senior care services including stationary care (Seniorenpflege) at Charlottenhof and Hermannswerder locations, ambulatory care services (Ambulanter Pflegedienst), day care (Tagespflege), senior shared living arrangements, and assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen) across Potsdam, Schwielowsee, Forst, and Cottbus.
• Hospiz- und Palliativberatungsdienst Potsdam Hospice and palliative care counseling service providing support for seriously ill individuals, relatives, and those dealing with grief and end-of-life issues.
• TelefonSeelsorge Telephone counseling service for people in difficult life situations, providing confidential emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Kinder- und Jugendtelefon

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 Kitas across Brandenburg serving early childhood education needs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ernst von Bergmann Care gGmbH (EvB Care)coreOthersSubsidiary entity operating all elderly care facilities of the Hoffbauer-Stiftung. Includes Seniorenpflege am Charlottenhof, Seniorenpflege auf Hermannswerder, Seniorenpflege am Schwielowsee, and various ambulatory care services (Ambulanter Pflegedienst Ernst von Bergmann Care, Ambulante Lausitz Pflege Forst). Operated as a separate legal entity (gGmbH) under the foundation umbrella.
• Hoffbauer gGmbHcoreOthersSubsidiary entity holding and operating all educational facilities (Kitas, Grundschulen, Gymnasien, Gesamtschulen, Berufliche Schulen). Legal entity for the education division of the foundation.
• Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg, schlesische OberlausitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hoffbauer-Stiftung and its subsidiaries are members of the Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg, schlesische Oberlausitz (Diaconic Works of the Evangelical Church). This provides affiliation with the broader Protestant social welfare network and access to resources, training, and advocacy within the German church social services sector.
• Klinikum Ernst von BergmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate kindergarten partnership: Betriebs-Kita Bergmännchen is a company kindergarten (Betriebs-Kita) operated by Hoffbauer gGmbH for employees of Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann. Located on the clinic campus.
• Kirchengemeinde HermannswerdercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe island parish (Kirchengemeinde) on Hermannswerder shares the island with the foundation. The Inselkirche serves as the church community space for worship services, concerts, and school services. Elisabeth von Goldbeck serves as the parish pastor and is part of the foundation's organizational structure (per organigramm).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SRH Holding: Major private education operator running schools, vocational programs, and care training across Germany. Comparable in education services but operates as a commercial entity rather than a foundation.
• Asklepios Kliniken: Major private hospital group in Germany with healthcare operations and adjacent education/training. Comparable in the inpatient and ambulatory care segments and shares Pflegekasse reimbursement exposure, but is a for-profit commercial operator.

Direct peers

• CJD – Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands: Christian-affiliated vocational education and youth welfare organization operating across Germany. Directly comparable in vocational training, youth welfare (Jugendhilfe), and education services segments under parallel religious-affiliated Wohlfahrtsverband structures.
• Bethel – von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen: One of Germany's largest Diakonie foundations, operating hospitals, schools, vocational training, and social services across multiple regions. Comparable in scope and structure as a multi-service ecclesiastical foundation.
• Evangelisches Johanneswerk: Large Diakonie-affiliated social services organization operating senior care homes, youth services, and education programs across multiple German states. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and Diakonie affiliation.
• AWO Bundesverband: Arbeiterwohlfahrt operates a comparable multi-service social services portfolio in Brandenburg (Kitas, senior care, youth welfare) without religious affiliation but using the same subsidy-driven revenue model under public payors.
• ASB Deutschland (Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund): Wohlfahrtsverband providing comparable social and elderly care services across Germany, including Kindertagesstätten and care facilities. Comparable operating model without religious affiliation.
• Diakonisches Werk Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz: Hoffbauer-Stiftung is an explicit member of this regional Diakonie affiliate. Provides the same social services — education, elderly care, youth welfare, pastoral counseling — across Brandenburg under identical EKBO/Diakonie regulatory and reimbursement structures.
• Caritas Deutschland: The Catholic Wohlfahrtsverband counterpart to Diakonie, operating parallel Kitas, schools, senior care homes, hospitals, and counseling services under comparable Wohlfahrtsverband funding and subsidy mechanisms.
• Malteser: Catholic aid organization providing comparable social services in elderly care, youth services, pastoral counseling, and refugee housing. Operates under parallel Wohlfahrtsverband funding and Pflegekasse reimbursement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqRq79Etf3X_A-VXZLr_kHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HoffbauerStiftung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoffbauerstiftung
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoffbauerstiftung

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hoffbauer-stiftung